Jesus (Jesse) Mario Duarte, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on February 18th, 2022.

Jesus was born in San Antonio, Texas to Joe Duarte Sr. and Helen Baiz Duarte on December 4th, 1951.  He graduated from Fox Tech High School and went on to pursue his Bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State and his Master's degree from the University of Phoenix.

Jesse was instrumental as a Director of the Restitution Center which was established in 1984 to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates as directed by Texas Adult Probation Commission.  Jesse held many key positions for the State of Texas and Bexar County as a Probation Officer, a Drug and Rehabilitation Counselor and State Auditor.

Jesse was a member of the Fox Tech Marching Band in which he played both the clarinet and flute; always marching in the Battle of Flowers parade which the family loved to go watch him perform.  He later became a band member of the "Sounds of Soul" playing his flute, clarinet and saxophone which took them around town playing local gigs. Later in life he enjoyed time spent with his lovely daughter Evita attending different Jazz and Fiesta events as well as family gatherings. He was a beloved family man and loving father.

Proceeding him in death was his father, Joe; mother, Helen; brother, Mike; brother, Margarito

Jesse is survived by his best friend and loving daughter Evita Marie Duarte; brothers, Daniel (Julia) Duarte and Joe (Wanda) Duarte; sisters, Carol (Humberto) Hernandez, Mary (Jesse) Cuellar, Adrianna (Mark) Saenz and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Jesus will always be missed but will remain in our hearts cherished by all the memories shared.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 8 ^th at 9:30 A.M. with a Memorial Mass to be held at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.  Graveside Services will be held at 12 Noon at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.